Car Hauler / Automobile Transport Trailer

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is 15M70119QA3100002 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-101 dated 10/26/2018. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 336212 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. This requirement is a Small Business set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids.
The United States Marshals Service requires a Car Hauler Automobile Transport Trailer which may meet or exceed the following requirements:

•· Trailer dimensions 53' long X 102" Wide

•· Trailer must have 53' of usable deck space for vehicles (no obstructions)

•· Totally Self-Contained Hydraulic Pump mounted so not to interfere with loading and capable of operating entire trailer

•· Rear sliding hydraulic loading ramps with minimum of 96 Stroke Cylinders

• · Hydraulic Loading Ramps must be able to support a vehicle weighing
19,000 lbs. (Single axle weight of 10,000)

•· Hydraulic lift and tilt deck in the front of the trailer

•· Heavy duty flippers on the front of trailer

•· Two (2) 22,500 lbs. Axles with Air Ride with manual dump valve with air suspension gauge / Air Brakes equipped with ABS and park brake with 22.5" Hub

•· Aluminum Wheels 22.5"

•· 10 Gauge Floor with multiple 1 inch "Pouch" type tie down points

•· Two (2) Individual Toolboxes with T handle lockable doors minimum 24" X 24" X 30" each with interior LED lighting

•· Minimum of 16 - 3 point ratchet straps

•· Maximum Heavy Duty Structure Upgrades (Ramps, Frame, Gussets)

•· 2 speed 50,000 lb. Landing gear trailer

•· Powder Coated, Black

•· DOT Approved LED tail/brake lights. Ten (10) LED side marker lights per side

•· Lighting over the hydraulic controls for night use

•· Winch Plate

•· 16k winch with 25 foot wired and a wireless remote control mounted in center of trailer.

•· Non-Skid on side rails and entire floor

•· Automatic thru axle Tire inflation system

**Question Submission** Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation no later than 4:00 PM (CST) on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Questions must be submitted in writing and emailed to: amy.vance@usdoj.gov. No phone calls will be accepted. Questions not received by 03/13/19 4:00 PM (CST) will not be considered.
New Equipment Only. NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
Quote MUST be good for 30 calendar days.
This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE "ACTIVE" AT TIME OF AWARD. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.
Sellers understand that award will be made to the responsible seller whose offer is the lowest priced technically acceptable. Technical acceptability will be determined from information submitted by the quoter which must provide sufficient details to show that the product quoted meets the Government's requirements.
Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. Seller quotes must acknowledge acceptance of FOB shipping.
The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far.
BRAND NAME OR EQUAL FAR 52.211-6 Aug. 1999 (a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal", the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must: (1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; (2) Clearly identify the item by: (i) Brand name, if any; and (ii) Make or model number; (3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and (4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications. (c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. (d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.
NO SUBSTITUTIONS, EXACT MATCH ONLY. The vendor may not substitute any item/service listed on this order without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer. No other individual is authorized, either verbally or in writing to change part numbers, manufacturer, quantity, delivery dates, or any other specifications of this RFQ. Items/services that do not conform to descriptions and part numbers found in this RFQ will be rejected at the time of delivery causing a return at the vendor's expense.
Costs of quote preparation - this RFQ is not an order. This RFQ does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services.
To be considered for award, all Sellers must be manufacturer/Federally authorized distributors of the equipment / services they are offering with a demonstrated capability of delivering the entire order within the time frames specified by the Buyer on the award. Sellers may be required to provide documentation as proof of authorization to be considered for award.

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